US approves possible $2.68 bln arms sale to Ukraine: what could Ukraine's air defense receive
"The US Department of State has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine for purchase of Air Defense Development Upgrades and related equipment and services. The estimated total cost is $2.68 billion," the statement said.
If the deal is concluded, it will be financed through contributions from European countries and US grants under the Foreign Military Financing (FMF) program. The funds were allocated by the previous US administration.
The financing will also be counted as the United States' contribution to the US-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund on a reimbursable 1:1 basis.
What weapons did Ukraine request?
In addition to modernizing its air defense systems, the Ukrainian government requested the purchase of weapons that do not fall under the category of major defense equipment.
The request includes:
The US Department of State said the proposed sale would strengthen Ukraine's ability to counter threats.
"The proposed sale will improve Ukraine's capability to meet current and future threats by further equipping it to conduct self-defense and regional security missions with a more robust air defense capability," the US Department of State added.
Background
The US State Department approves a possible Foreign Military Sale, rather than announcing that Ukraine has already signed a contract and will definitely purchase the weapons. Under the Foreign Military Sales system, the potential sale is first approved and the relevant notification is sent to Congress. Only after the required procedure is completed can a final agreement — a Letter of Offer and Acceptance — be proposed.
DSCA documents also explicitly state that the amount is a maximum estimated value, while the actual cost may be lower depending on the final requirements, available funding, and agreements that are ultimately signed.
As previously reported, US President Donald Trump recently said that the United States is negotiating the possibility of providing Ukraine with a license for 'less advanced' missiles for Patriot systems.
The White House also signed a law on sanctions against Russia and Iran on September 18. The H.R. 5334 law, named after Senator Lindsey Graham, expands sanctions, tariff measures, and restrictions against Russia, while extending existing restrictions on Iran.
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